Is a nonprofit organization, serves children, young adults and families with a variety of educational, developmental and mental health needs. Services include Learning, Developmental, Mental Health and Specialized services.

Mental Health Resource Center (MHRC)Services provided: Comprehensive mental health services including emergency evaluation and crisis stabilization for children and adults, case management, social rehabilitation, medication management and other outpatient services for persons living in Duval County east of the St. Johns River including the beaches. MHRC also operates programs for the homeless (Quest/LINK) and two Florida Assertive Community Treatment (FACT)Teams.

11820 Beach Blvd.Jacksonville, FL 32216(904) 642-9100

Mental Health Center of Jacksonville (MHCJ)Services provided: Comprehensive mental health services including emergency evaluation and crisis stabilization for adults, case management, social rehabilitation, medication management and other outpatient services for persons living in Duval County west of the St. Johns River. MHCJ also provides jail-based diversion for persons under arrest and linkage to community-based services.

Also under the administration of River Region Human Services are two Peer staffed Drop-In Centers for persons with mental health or co-occurring substance use disorders.Locations include: Springfield Center, 157 E. 8th St., (904) 359-2511 and

the Riverhouse, 5930 Arlington Expressway (behind the Department of Children and Families), (904) 726-0026.

It provides a calm and safe setting for progressive, individualized treatment for all ages. Located in Jacksonville, FL, River Point Behavioral Health has been providing psychiatric treatment and addiction treatment to patients for decades Our treatment center offers a full continuum of care through an integrated system of inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs.

FDLRS (pronounced Fiddlers) provides diagnostic and instructional support services to district exceptional student education programs and families of students with exceptionalities statewide. FDLRS supports the State education goals of high student achievement, safe schools, and high performing workforce. FDLRS activities reflect these goals and demonstrate outcomes toward accomplishing them.

Full Service Schools of Jacksonville is a neighborhood-governed collaboration designed to remove barriers to academic success. Led by United Way, these school-based neighborhood centers bring together community resources, neighbors and schools to promote the health and well-being of students, their families, and neighborhood residents. Each Full Service School site offers different services depending on varying needs of the neighborhoods.

COMMON SERVICES OFFERED(all free of charge)

Behavioral help for children

Individual and family counseling

Mentoring

Parenting classes

Truancy Support

After school activities

Basic needs assistance

Full Service Schools is the only free mental health resource for children in Duval County.

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Ok 2 Talk

The goal of OK2TALK is to create a community for teens and young adults struggling with mental health problems and encourage them to talk about what they’re experiencing by sharing their personal stories of recovery, tragedy, struggle or hope. Anyone can add their voice by sharing creative content such as poetry, inspirational quotes, photos, videos, song lyrics and messages of support in a safe, moderated space. We hope this is the first step towards getting help and feeling better.

YCC provides a variety of services addressing different needs of children and families in crisis. From emergency shelter to counseling to long-term housing, our programs are designed to keep at-risk youth safely off the streets, providing options for a better future

Operating under the philosophy that children are assets in the making, our goal is to help Jacksonville's families grow great kids into well-educated, independent members of the community, building a better future one child at a time. This is accomplished by sponsoring research-based programs to help ensure that children from birth to age 18 have stable, nurturing families; are prepared to enter kindergarten and succeed in school; have support and guidance during out-of-school times; and get extra help when and if they need it.

The Florida Department of Children and Families has many assistance programs for its residence to provide for a better living condition. One of these assistance programs is focuses on health and this is Medicaid. In Medicaid, medical costs are shared by the federal government and the state for Florida residents granted by Medicaid programs. If you go to access Florida and apply for this grant, you may either be granted full or shared cost Medicaid by the state.

The Children's Medical Services (CMS) program provides children with special health care needs with a family centered, managed system of care. Children with special health care needs are those children under age 21 whose serious or chronic physical, developmental, behavioral or emotional conditions require extensive preventive and maintenance care beyond that required by typically healthy children.

It is administered by Children's Medical Services (CMS) in accordance with IDEA, Part C. Early Steps offers early intervention services for families with infants and toddlers (birth to thirty-six months) who have developmental delays or an established condition likely to result in a developmental delay. Sixteen contracted local Early Steps across the state coordinate with community agencies and other contracted providers for the delivery of needed supports and services.

Homeless shelter which offers housing, case management, medical and dental care. The HOPE Team focuses on unsheltered homeless persons with all types of disabilities and illnesses in need of immediate or emergency care due to a life-threatening injury and/or physical illness.

To educate and empower individuals and families throughout the lifespan by providing support, assistance, and awareness within the community; with the goal of optimizing the potential of all individuals with autism and related disabilities.To be regionally recognized as the leading provider of services optimizing the developmental and behavioral health of individuals with autism and related disabilities.

Provide advocacy and quality services that enable people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve their full potential, enhance their quality of life and be active participants in their communities.

The Autism Society of Florida is a statewide organization that supports individuals with autism, their families, and caregivers. It includes individuals with autism and volunteers (including family members, professionals, and other interested persons). The Autism Society of Florida coordinates activities on behalf of people with autism on a statewide basis.

The National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health is a national family-run organization linking more than 120 chapters and state organizations focused on the issues of children and youth with emotional, behavioral, or mental health needs and their families. The National Federation works to develop and implement policies, legislation, funding mechanisms, and service systems that utilize the strengths of families. Its emphasis on advocacy offers families a voice in the formation of national policy, services and supports for children with mental health needs and their families.